MCS Influencer Mark Standifer explains how to handle the situation when gutters proposed are too small to properly perform. This month’s submittal is coming to you from a blind, somewhere in Central Texas. The feral hogs have been taking a beating this month. We donate these animals to the local ...
MCS Influencer John Sheridan says that including gutters in a metal roof sales proposal always adds great value. Gutters are a key component to all roofing systems, but there are a few important things to consider when incorporating sales into a metal roof system: Availability. Do manufacturers in your area offer matching ...
MCS Influencer John Sheridan says that manufacturers often offer their own training resources for new metal roof and wall systems. My first question would be what kind of training are you looking for? Are you a small company that is interested in expanding your product offerings? Are you a large company ...
MCS Influencer, Rob Haddock says that metal roofing is the ideal platform for solar panels because of its longevity. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between COO Karen Edwards and S-5!'s Founder, Rob Haddock. Karen Edwards: So today, we're going to talk about solar, which I know is a really ...
MCS Influencer Rob Haddock says that hands-on training and shadowing are the best ways to train new metal roofing crew members. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between COO Karen Edwards and S-5!'s Founder, Rob Haddock. Karen Edwards: We talked about the labor shortage and being hard to find people. ...
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that offering incentives during a training program is essential for employee improvement. As a contractor should you have a training program? Yes, absolutely. We are going to call this training program MAP, Merit Advancement Program. Not my idea, I stole it. The program starts with a new ...
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that manufacturers and industry associations can help provide your crew with quality training. By John Kenney. Metal systems for roofing and wall panels are great opportunities for contractors to expand their business and gain additional profitability. It is not for every contractor because it requires greater attention ...
By John Kenney. Metal roofing is continuing to grow as the leader in the roof of choice selected in combination with solar systems. In some cases, it is less expensive upfront than other roof system combinations, but its longevity increases the combined system's lifetime return on investment. Over the last few decades, metal ...
MCS Influencer Haley Iselin says contractors should develop a partnership with one or multiple solar companies for successful solar installations. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS' Gina Cali, and Metal Roof Specialties’ Vice President Haley Iselin. Gina Cali: Hi Haley. Thanks again for joining us for another ...
MCS Influencer Haley Iselin says a good discussion with a customer about myths in metal roofing can help fix their misconceptions. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS’ Gina Cali and and Metal Roof Specialties' Vice President Haley Iselin. Gina Cali: Hi Haley. Thank you so much for joining ...